2014-09-05

[DIV28SUPER] University of Vermont seeking full-time Assistant Professor in Psychiatry

VERMONT CENTER ON BEHAVIOR & HEALTH
The University of Vermont

Faculty Position

The University of Vermont College of Medicine's Department of
Psychiatry is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of
Assistant or Associate Professor on the research scholar pathway to
join an interdisciplinary team of investigators in the Vermont Center
on Behavior and Health (VCBH). VCBH was established in 2013,
investigating relationships between personal behavior and risk for
chronic disease and premature death, with a specific focus on
understanding mechanisms underpinning risk, and developing effective
interventions and policies to promote healthy behavior and reduce
health disparities. The selected candidate will assist with
NIH-supported research on behavioral-economic approaches to smoking
cessation and tobacco regulatory science in vulnerable populations.

Applicants must have a doctorate in psychology or related discipline
with postdoctoral research experience in the area of tobacco control
or tobacco regulatory science. Experience in behavioral economics is
desirable.

Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region,
surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. It is a great place
for families, with excellent public schools and year-round
recreational opportunities. It is home to the University of Vermont
and three independent colleges that provide an academically
stimulating and culturally rich environment. Montreal, Canada and
Boston are within easy driving distances.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can
contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community
through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are
requested to include in their cover letter information about how they
will further this goal. The University of Vermont is an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Women and people from
diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to
apply. Salary will be competitive based on experience. Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled, but we strongly
encourage submission of required materials by September 30, 2014.